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Unit 2 Wildlife Protection
Reading & Thinking
Kevin
Dec. 2021
Read the text and answer the questions
Why did the writer visit Tibet
What happened to the Tibetan antelopes in the 1980s and 1990s
The writer visited Tibet to observe Tibetan antelopes.
The Tibetan antelopes were being shot by hunters to make profits so the population dropped by 50 percent.
Read the text and answer the questions
What did people do to help protect the Tibetan antelopes
What does “national protection” mean Can you list more examples
People watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Besides, people built bridges and gates to let them move easily and to keep them safe from cars and trains.
“National protection” means that it is the national government, rather than individuals or non-governmental organizations, that takes measures to protect the endangered species. Such as pandas, Snub-nosed monkeys, red-crowned cranes, etc.
First class national protected animals
giant panda
red-crowned crane
Snub-nosed monkeys
Yangtze alligator
snow leopard
Read the text and answer the questions
How does the writer feel about modern life How do you know
The writer believes that in modern life, although we are doing a lot to protect wildlife, it is still not enough. We are still a threat to wildlife and we have to change our way of life and learn to be in harmony with nature.
We can find the relevant information in the last paragraph.
Literal meaning or implied meaning
The Tibetan antelopes lives high above
sea level.(This is implied by “The air is thin”)
When they first saw the antelopes,
they were very far away.
We should not buy goods made from endangered animals.
Human activities are threatening
animals and plants.
The Tibetan antelopes is not an
endangered species now.
I
I
I
L
L
We can only make out…
They are being hunted illegally…
…since the threat to…have not…
the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words below.
hunter illegally reserve attack
exist plain harmony threat
Herds of elephants used to live on the of Africa and in the forests of Asia. But today, they face a serious from . These large animals are being killed for their body parts that are considered valuable. In order to save them, some countries have created where they can live in peace and safety. However, the on them will continue as long as interest in buying elephant products . To achieve between humans and animals, the world must protect these beautiful creatures.
plains
threat
hunters
illegally
reserves
attacks
exists
harmony
Language points in the text
To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch.
介词短语做地点状语，也可以用on our left
过去分词做定语，修饰mountains
that 引导定语从句，修饰clouds
Language points in the text
On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals.
介词短语做地点状语
介词短语做定语，修饰 the plain
辨认出
Can you make out what they are saying
She made out that she had been robbed.
The boss made out a check for 1 million pounds.
听得清
声称
开具支票
Language points in the text
This is why we’re here ---- to observe Tibetan antelopes.
why 引导表语从句
动词不定式短语 解释目的，是“we are here to observe Tibetan antelopes.”的省略
Language points in the text
Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I’m struck by their beauty.
现在分词短语做状语，watching 的逻辑主语是 I
The couple talked and laughed, totally (ignore) others.
The couple talked, laughed, and totally (ignore) others.
He opened the door, (turn) on the TV, and sat down on the sofa.
ignoring
ignored
turned
Language points in the text
The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection programmes, since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
since 引导原因状语从句。
插入语
Language points in the text
Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.
only+状语位语句首，句子部分倒装
Only + 状语
副词
介词短语
状语从句
Only then did he admitted telling a lie.
Only in this way can we do it better.
Only when he needs money will he call his parents.
Thanks for your attention!

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